Sartell firefighter fundraiser exceeds expectations
photo by Darren DiekmannLinda Heinen of Sauk Rapids, mother of firefighter Mark Heinen, enjoys breakfast with her grandchildren at the...
Two Sartell robotics teams to compete at world level
by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleaders.com Two teams from Sartell's Boy Scout Troop 211 have qualified to compete in the VEX Robotics...
Molitor wins 150th high school wrestling match
by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleaders.com On Jan. 19, Sartell senior Rylee Molitor won his 150th high-school wrestling match against Trent Kerzman...
Mrs. Minnesota speaks on sex trafficking
by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleaders.com Melissa Brenny of Sauk Rapids has taken every opportunity to make use of her platform as...
Kylie works her magic to lift aunt’s spirits
by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleaders.com Most people would be intimidated singing for the first time to a crowd of more than...
Author’s latest work starts as letter to grandchild
by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleaders.com Best-selling author Douglas Wood loves his home. He lives with his wife “in an old log...
Sauk Rapids couple set for tasty adventure
(Editor's note: Tracy Rittmueller, one of the subjects in the following story, worked as a freelance writer for a time...
Fitness, fun to prevail at ‘Mommy and Me’ event
by Darren Diekmann news@thenewsleaders.com Mommies and others are invited to pack up the kids and the stroller and come out...